State Sen. Judy Emmons, R-Sheridan, Sen. John Pappageorge, R-Troy, and others will talk about the details of the legislative package at 1 p.m. in Rooms 304-305 at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois.

A prayer vigil will be held prior to the event.

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Lawmakers say human trafficking is the world's second-largest and fastest-growing criminal industry. In Michigan, it is estimated that every month up to 150 girls under the age of 18 are sold into the world of sex trafficking.

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has formed his own task force to tackle trafficking, and Emmons is the point person for the effort in the Michigan Senate, where she chairs the Families, Seniors and Human Services Committee.

Pending legislation discussed in recent months increases the penalties for soliciting girls ages 16 and 17. Other legislation that has been discussed could include a Safe Harbor law, where people coerced into committing crimes are not charged, and shield victims who testify about human trafficking.

Other possible legislation could allow victims to sue their captors, establish asset forfeiture to benefit trafficking victims, and establishing a state human trafficking hotline.